LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Time for peace and goodwill

What I don't understand is why, during this happy and joyful season, some people are so unhappy. They are so unhappy as to deny the rights of others to be happy and enjoy this time of the year.

You do not have to be religious to enjoy Christmas. There is a secular side, as well as the Christian side. On the secular side, there is the mythical Santa Claus, Christmas trees, decorations and gift giving.

On the Christian side, we happily celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and joyfully await his second coming. We, too, have Christmas trees, decorations and give gifts in his honor. And, no, he is not mythical. He is real. We don't need scientific proof. We have faith and we believe.

Even though we erect our Nativity scenes in places that nonbelievers find objectionable, it is our right to free speech. In doing so, we are not headed toward becoming a theocracy. To the nonbelievers, I say relax and enjoy the happiness and joyfulness of the season. After all, it only comes once a year. And it is a time for peace on Earth, goodwill toward all.

By the way, even some Christians only celebrate and believe once a year.

To my fellow Christians, have a merry Christmas and a blessed and happy New Year.

RONALD PRYKANOWSKI

Ewing

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Time for peace and goodwill

What I don't understand is why, during this happy and joyful season, some people are so unhappy. They are so unhappy as to deny the rights of others to be happy and enjoy this time of the year.

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